County OKs CCC spending plan

The Clinton County Board of Legislators last week approved the 2017-18 fiscal plan for Clinton Community College.

PLATTSBURGH | The Clinton County Board of Legislators last week approved a $175,000 increase in funding for Clinton Community College (CCC).

The cost increase, which set the county’s budget contribution at just over $2.8 million, was approved as part of the school’s total $13.6 million spending plan for 2017-18.

Despite the increase in the county’s share of the budget — in part due to low enrollment and declining state aid, according to the school’s budget proposal — legislators expressed their support for the fiscal plan.

Legislature chair Harry McManus (Area 1) said that the excitement is palpable for the future of CCC:

“The energy and enthusiasm from the college is contagious,” he said. “You can feel it.

“The future looks bright for Clinton Community College.”

The school’s administration, staff and students have been invigorated, said Legislator Mark Dame (Area 9):

“We’re on the cusp of great things with the IAM (Institute for Advanced Manufacturing).”